Lithium minerals have seen a rise in demand and price since 2011, which became even greater in 2016, and the expectation is that this rise will continue along with the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Order no. 268-B/2016, of 13 October, issued by the Secretary of State for Energy entered into force on 14 October and is highly detrimental to those private investors who have benefited from state grants over the years.

The publication of Decree-Law 49/2009 of 26 February brings with it the compulsory addition of biodiesel to the road diesel used in Portugal in the percentage, by volume, of 6% in 2009 and 10% in 2010.

Lithium minerals have seen a rise in demand and price since 2011, which became even greater in 2016, and the expectation is that this rise will continue along with the growing demand for electric vehicles.